Solving Joinery Problems with Will Neptune- Making Curved Furniture Parts

For those of you who have taken a class with Will Neptune you know the unique and frequently “why didn’t I think of that!” nature of his methods. This is a new class continues his examination of some perplexing furniture making problems and should not be missed. Furniture designs often rely on curved elements for visual effect. Learning how to handle these situations makes a wide range of projects possible. There are many methods for making curved parts and each has it's advantages and applications. Shaped solid wood reveals dramatic grain patterns that can be planned to enhance the overall form. Stack lamination, bricking and coopering make stable cores which can then be covered with veneers. Bent laminations can give incredible strength to thin, curved parts and allow the efficient use of expensive materials. This class will show you how to use these techniques to form the curved parts commonly seen in furniture. We will make mock-ups of typical details such as table rails and drawer fronts. You'll learn how to use templates, read grain patterns, build forms, clamping tricks and shaping methods. The use of curved parts also presents some unique joinery problems. How do you figure out the angles of a mortise & tenon and what is the reference point to measure from? These and other problems will be addressed in this unique class. Sign up soon as space is limited. Tuition: $245.00 plus materials

Section 110307A: Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4, 9:30am - 5:00pm  

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